Toronto police officer killed in line of duty at city hall parking garage

Toronto police say that one of their officers has been killed in the line of duty.

They say Const. Jeffrey Northrup was killed overnight in the parking garage at Toronto City Hall.

Police say the 31-year veteran of the service was intentionally struck by a vehicle.

Interim police Chief James Ramer and Mayor John Tory made the announcement this morning outside city hall.

Ramer says one suspect has been arrested.

I’m terribly saddened to hear the tragic news of Const. Jeff Northrup who was killed in the line of duty. Jeff served his community for 31 years. My deepest condolences to his wife, three kids and the entire Toronto Police Service. We are with you mourning this devastating loss.

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 2, 2021

Police say Northrup was killed after he and another officer confronted the suspect.